The Finland international made fleeting appearances for Fulham last season having made his debut in the memorable 1-0 defeat of Arsenal, but whenever called upon, at left-back or centre-back, Toni Kallio always stuck to the task.
Initially signed on loan in January 2008 on a six-month deal, the transfer was made permanent by Roy Hodgson last summer with the defender putting pen to paper on a two-year contract with the Whites.
A valuable member of last season’s squad also featured against Manchester United, in a game he shackled Cristiano Ronaldo with admirable resilience and Blackburn Rovers, as well as the Club’s Carling Cup games against Leicester City and Burnley.
The 31-year-old has a wealth of international experience, with almost 50 caps for his country. And with Fulham entering the group stages of the Europa League the former Young Boys defender’s European experience will no doubt be called upon.
Kallio has UEFA Champions League experience with HJK Helsinki, and UEFA Cup football with the Finnish club and Norwegian side Molde. Tough in the tackle and effective game awareness, Kallio is an important member of Hodgson’s squad.
Kallio joined Sheffield United on a one month loan deal on the 26th November 2009.
On the 1st February 2010 Kallio was loaned to Sheffield United until the end of the 2009/10 season.